FROM THE BOWELS OF THE EARTH TO TOPS OF THE MOUNTAINS
DAY 1: Arrival
Arrival at the airport of Thessaloniki and transportation by bus to Loutraki for the check in at the hotel. You will be able to enjoy your meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) depending on the time of the arrival . Nothing is scheduled for the rest of the day and you will be able to relax at the hotel, take a walk at the village of Loutraki or even take your first bath at the mineral baths of Pozar that can be found at a just 3.1 km distance from Loutraki.
DAY 2 – Jena (Hike)
After breakfast we will go for our first hike at Jena, the famous mountain (2.000m height) with the Southern canyon and the extensive beech forest (1.800m length). Jena is a special protection mountain due to its rare plants that have been recorded at the region. After the hike, we will take our lunch and the rest of the day you will be free to do anything you like.
Hike duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: easy
* Depending on your skills, it's up to you to hike less than the mentioned hour of the hike duration.
DAY 3: Edessa - Pella Museum
Day off with a beautiful mini-tour at the city of Edessa. After we will head to Pella, the city where the Macedonian King Alexander The Great was born. We will pay a visit to the well-known archeological museum of Pella.
DAY 4: Aspri Petra (Hike)
Hiking at the region of Aspri Petra: a huge rock (about 30 acres and 50 meters high) that has the ability to change its shape, color and size. This rock has been formed by the salts of many springs and its characteristics are constantly changing. The rock of Aspri Petra is truly a rare geological phenomenon. After the hike, we will take our lunch and the rest of the day you will be free to do anything you like.
Hike duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: easy
DAY 5: Meet the Bees & the Wine
An apiarist will get us to the bee hives of the area and where we will be able to learn everything around the majestic world of the bees. Next we will visit the winery of the area where we will be able to taste wines and dishes.
DAY 6: Pinovo (Hike)
Pinovo's height reaches 2,156 m. (Top Korfoula). The mountain is covered by dense forests and stand for their alpine meadows. Pinovo was war field during the first World War and the Civil War, which is disclosed by the ruins and remnants of conflict still found in their territory.
Hike duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: easy
* Depending on your skills, it's up to you to hike less than the mentioned hour of the hike duration.
DAY 7: Kounoupitsa (Hike)
After we have breakfast we will head to Kounoupitsa for our scheduled hike. Kounoupitsa’s waterfall is located at the region of Pozar’s canyon. A walk from Pozar to Kounoupitsa is the perfect way to discover the hidden natural beauties of the region.
Hike duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: easy
* Depending on your skills, it's up to you to hike less than the mentioned hour of the hike duration.
DAY 8: Return
Day of return.Depending on the time of the departure we might have some spare time for a last walk or a lunch in the city.
Arrival at the airport of Thessaloniki and transportation by bus to Loutraki for the check in at the hotel. You will be able to enjoy your meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) depending on the time of the arrival . Nothing is scheduled for the rest of the day and you will be able to relax at the hotel, take a walk at the village of Loutraki or even take your first bath at the mineral baths of Pozar that can be found at a just 3.1 km distance from Loutraki.
DAY 2 – Jena (Hike)
After breakfast we will go for our first hike at Jena, the famous mountain (2.000m height) with the Southern canyon and the extensive beech forest (1.800m length). Jena is a special protection mountain due to its rare plants that have been recorded at the region. After the hike, we will take our lunch and the rest of the day you will be free to do anything you like.
Hike duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: easy
* Depending on your skills, it's up to you to hike less than the mentioned hour of the hike duration.
DAY 3: Edessa - Pella Museum
Day off with a beautiful mini-tour at the city of Edessa. After we will head to Pella, the city where the Macedonian King Alexander The Great was born. We will pay a visit to the well-known archeological museum of Pella.
DAY 4: Aspri Petra (Hike)
Hiking at the region of Aspri Petra: a huge rock (about 30 acres and 50 meters high) that has the ability to change its shape, color and size. This rock has been formed by the salts of many springs and its characteristics are constantly changing. The rock of Aspri Petra is truly a rare geological phenomenon. After the hike, we will take our lunch and the rest of the day you will be free to do anything you like.
Hike duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: easy
DAY 5: Meet the Bees & the Wine
An apiarist will get us to the bee hives of the area and where we will be able to learn everything around the majestic world of the bees. Next we will visit the winery of the area where we will be able to taste wines and dishes.
DAY 6: Pinovo (Hike)
Pinovo's height reaches 2,156 m. (Top Korfoula). The mountain is covered by dense forests and stand for their alpine meadows. Pinovo was war field during the first World War and the Civil War, which is disclosed by the ruins and remnants of conflict still found in their territory.
Hike duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: easy
* Depending on your skills, it's up to you to hike less than the mentioned hour of the hike duration.
DAY 7: Kounoupitsa (Hike)
After we have breakfast we will head to Kounoupitsa for our scheduled hike. Kounoupitsa’s waterfall is located at the region of Pozar’s canyon. A walk from Pozar to Kounoupitsa is the perfect way to discover the hidden natural beauties of the region.
Hike duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: easy
* Depending on your skills, it's up to you to hike less than the mentioned hour of the hike duration.
DAY 8: Return
Day of return.Depending on the time of the departure we might have some spare time for a last walk or a lunch in the city.
We will stay at a 3-star hotel. All the rooms are luxuriously decorated and provide internet access, TV, hair dyer, minibar/fridge and air-condition.
Regarding the meals, buffet breakfasts (at the hotel) and one meal (lunch or dinner) are included in the holiday charges.
The meals will be taken in local taverns. Each meal includes one plate of your choice plus one salad per two persons. Drinks are not included in the price of the package and can be taken at your own expense. Picnics can be bought from nearby supermarkets.
Please take your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you – it will help in the event of an emergency. Please note that the EHIC does have an expiry date, so please check yours to ensure it is valid for the duration of your trip.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
-Backpack
-Μountaineering shoes or boots
-Waterproof jacket
-A spare pair of schocks
-Water
-Dry goods
-Insulated clothes
-An extra overcoat or jacket to wear during the stops
-Walking pole (they will be provided to you on the buss)
-Personal first aid kit. If you are under any kind of medical treatment you should make sure that you have your personal medicines with you, along with the instructions of use of the medicine. You should let the mountain guide know about any medical treament or condition you might be under.
-Backpack
-Μountaineering shoes or boots
-Waterproof jacket
-A spare pair of schocks
-Water
-Dry goods
-Insulated clothes
-An extra overcoat or jacket to wear during the stops
-Walking pole (they will be provided to you on the buss)
-Personal first aid kit. If you are under any kind of medical treatment you should make sure that you have your personal medicines with you, along with the instructions of use of the medicine. You should let the mountain guide know about any medical treament or condition you might be under.
HITCHHIKING INSTRUCTIONS
All the participants in the activities must be aware and agree that they bare full responsibility for any accident that might take place due to their own fault.
The duration of the routes that are laid down on the schedule are based on the time that an average hitchhiker needs to complete them.
The mountain guide has the right to choose who will take part in each route for both team and personal safety reasons.
The climbing schecule can be adjusted, depending on weather conditions, the capability of the participants and the mood of the participants.
If you are under any medical condition or allergie you must let the mountain guide know from the start.
INCLUDED
Airport Macedonia pickupAccommodation for 7 nights
Breakfast every day
One meal per day (lunch or dinner)
Guided hikes & orienteering
Museum fees
Transport by air-conditioned coach
NOT INCLUDED
Flight ticketsDrinks & beverages
Any not mentioned meals
Personal expenses